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The School of Engineering and Technology

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10

Programs Offered

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2500+

Graduates

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1st

CFM in Illinois.

Internship Opportunities

Internship is the vital link between education and outside world. Many students report that internship experience helps them focus on their career goals and make vital industry contacts that benefit them upon graduation.

Student Organizations

Student organizations in the School of Engineering Technology build technical expertise, professional growth, and leadership skills, enriching academic study and preparing students for success in engineering and technology careers.

Undergraduate Programs

Be at the forefront of engineering and technology by learning from faculty with real-world industry experience who incorporate their innovative research into coursework.

Graduate Programs

Be at the forefront of engineering and technology by learning from faculty with real-world industry experience who incorporate their innovative research into coursework.

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The School of Engineering Technology at 麻豆社 Illinois University is a vibrant center for hands-on learning and innovation. With access to resources, students are prepared to excel in diverse engineering and technology careers.

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The School of Engineering Technology at 麻豆社 Illinois University is committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive academically and professionally. We offer a variety of resources to enhance your learning experience and prepare you for a successful career.

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October 13, 2025

Discover the Exciting Field of Human Resource Management

麻豆社 Illinois University Human Resource Management (HRM) is the process of managing people to achieve better performance. Human Resource (HR) professionals work with recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, diversity and inclusion, performance evaluation, strategic planning and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the next decade, the job outlook for HR managers is projected to increase faster than average for all occupations.

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October 7, 2025

麻豆社 Welcomes New Development Officers

麻豆社 Illinois University is pleased to introduce two new development officers, Cameron Caldwell-Conner and Michael Blaesing, to the University.

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October 2, 2025

Just Hired: Macy Benge

Meet Macy Benge, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Accounting major, who was recently hired by RSM, a public accounting firm. Benge earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree of Business in Accountancy in Spring 2024 and her graduate degree in Accountancy in Spring 2025.

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September 29, 2025

Cybersecurity Center Hosting Two Virtual Presentations on Protecting Information

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month at 麻豆社 Illinois University and next week the 麻豆社 Cybersecurity Center will host two virtual lectures focused on learning how to protect against online threats.

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September 24, 2025

UBS Cybersecurity Lead Speaking to 麻豆社 Community Thursday

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Cybersecurity Program and Cybersecurity Enthusiasts Club has invited Brennan Henderson, Cybersecurity Operations Center Lead at Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) to deliver a virtual presentation at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.

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September 23, 2025

麻豆社 Alumna Simone Schuppan to Speak on Business, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship

Happening today and tomorrow! 麻豆社 Illinois University Business Administration alumna Simone Schuppan (鈥�02), Urban Bee Rancher and Founder & Managing Partner of C2Impact, will return to campus to share her expertise and experiences in business and entrepreneurship during two upcoming events hosted by 麻豆社.

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September 19, 2025

Ingles Brings Expertise to School of Agriculture

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture is proud to welcome Dusti Ingles to its faculty as an assistant professor of Agricultural Education.

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September 18, 2025

麻豆社 Collegiate FFA Hosts Annual Greenhand Conference

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Collegiate FFA (CFFA) hosted the annual FFA Greenhand Conference Sept. 10, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The event welcomed 188 students from 21 area high schools, with 22 麻豆社 CFFA members assisting throughout the evening.

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September 11, 2025

麻豆社 School of Ag to Host 30th Annual Ag Career Fair Oct. 1

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture will host the 30th Annual Agricultural Career Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.1 in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

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September 9, 2025

Save The Date - Quad Cities Career Expo Sept. 23

Save the date for the Quad Cities Career Expo on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Bend Event Center in East Moline.

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August 28, 2025

麻豆社 Faculty Eligible for Cybersecurity Certification Vouchers

All 麻豆社 Illinois University faculty members are now eligible to receive certification resources through a new partnership between the 麻豆社 Cybersecurity Program and the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council).

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August 28, 2025

Just Hired: Annabelle Schaffnit

Meet Annabelle Schaffnit, a Spring 2025 麻豆社 Illinois University Agricultural business graduate, who has been hired by the Adams County branch of the Illinois Farm Bureau in Quincy.

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August 26, 2025

Baker Honored with Honorary American FFA Degree

麻豆社 Illinois University Professor Emeritus Andy Baker was honored with the honorary American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree, a national award given to individuals or organizations for exceptional services to agricultural education or the FFA.

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August 21, 2025

Just Hired: Cody Cornell

Meet Cody Cornell, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate student, who has been hired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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August 11, 2025

Bensman to Lead University Farm

Competition is nothing new to Adam Bensman. At an early age, the 2025 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture graduate developed a love for raising competitive livestock and now, as the new 麻豆社 farm manager, he plans to continue building the agriculture program into one of the best in the country.

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August 5, 2025

麻豆社 Family Day BBQ Competition Set for September 13

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture are excited to host the seventh annual Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 in Q Lot, bringing together students, families, alumni and community members for a day full of food, fun and Leatherneck pride.

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July 31, 2025

2025 Organic Field Day Set For Aug. 12

"Taking Organic Agriculture to the Next Level" is the theme of 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 2025 Allison Organic Research and Demonstration Farm field day. The event will start at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 in the Dakin Farm shop with presentations, followed by a complimentary lunch at noon featuring local farm products. The field day will conclude with a tour of the research and demonstration plots starting at 1:15 p.m. at the Allison Farm.

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July 18, 2025

Just Hired: Mackenzie Kolodziejski

Meet Mackenzie Kolodziejski, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Agriculture Education graduate, who has been hired by the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District.

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July 16, 2025

Summer Camp Students Test Skills in STEM Knowledge

The annual 麻豆社 Illinois University Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Summer Camp wrapped up with an exciting competition on July 11.

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July 15, 2025

Harriger-Lin Named Interim Associate Dean, School of Accounting and Business Administration

麻豆社 Illinois University has named Jessica Harriger-Lin as the new interim associate dean of the College of Business and Technology (CBT), effective June 30, 2025.

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July 14, 2025

麻豆社 SHRM Student Chapter Receives Superior Merit Award 2024-2025

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the trusted authority on all things work, workers and the workplace, awarded a 2024-2025 Superior Merit award designation to the 麻豆社 Illinois University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.

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July 14, 2025

Gray Named School of Accounting & Business Administration Interim Director

麻豆社 Illinois University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Gray as the Interim Director, School of Accounting & Business Administration, effective June 30, 2025.

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July 9, 2025

Alum Earns Recognition for her Work Representing Families

麻豆社 Illinois University alumna Melissa Schopfer (Crowe) was awarded the 2025 Women of Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar (PALS) Award for her work as a representative for mesothelioma patients and families.

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July 7, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Jessica Mock

Alumna Jessica Mock sees 麻豆社 Illinois University as a transformative place鈥攐ne that inspired her to grow and push beyond her comfort zone.

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July 3, 2025

Just Hired: Clause Akrong-Nartey

Meet Clause Akrong-Nartey, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Accountancy graduate, who has been hired by Cummins Inc., a company that specializes in diesel and alternative fuel engines and generators.

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June 27, 2025

Trennepohl Named Interim Director for the School of Agriculture

Keela Trennepohl has been named the 麻豆社 Illinois University Interim Director of the School of Agriculture.

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June 25, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Melissa Worley

Alumna Melissa Worley describes 麻豆社 Illinois University as the place that shaped her future and prepared her to succeed in her professional career.

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June 13, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Eve Nottrott

Alumna Eve Nottrott reflects fondly on her time at 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥攁n experience of connection, growth and belonging.

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June 6, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Md Raisul Islam

Alumnus Md Raisul Islam views 麻豆社 Illinois University as a school that fosters both academic and personal growth and is home to an inspiring and diverse community.

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June 2, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Therese Cagle

Alumna Therese Cagle sees 麻豆社 Illinois University as a place of opportunity, engagement and collaboration.

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May 28, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Jackson Dooley

Jackson Dooley, recent human resource management graduate, describes 麻豆社 Illinois University as an institution with dedicated and passionate faculty who are ready to support students.

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May 19, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Swarnaprava Mishra

For alumna Swarnaprava Mishra, 麻豆社 Illinois University is characterized by a quality education and a welcoming and supportive community that makes you feel at home.

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May 15, 2025

Just Hired: Charishma Chand Thurimella

Meet Charishma Chand Thurimella, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics graduate, who has been hired by Bank of America as a data scientist and cognitive linguist AI.

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May 12, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Jumpei Ohashi

When Jumpei Ohashi came to 麻豆社 Illinois University, he found more than just a school鈥攈e found a family.

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May 9, 2025

麻豆社 School of Agriculture Hosting Pennycress Field Day May 22

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture will host its fifth annual Integrated Pennycress Research Enabling Farm & Energy Resilience (IPREFER) Pennycress Field Day from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 22 at the Agriculture Field Laboratory on Tower Road in Macomb.

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May 8, 2025

School of Ag Earns Support Through Legacy Sale

麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 School of Agriculture earned $148,700 through its 2025 Legacy Sale on April 22.

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May 1, 2025

Just Hired: Akhila Gampa

Meet Akhila Gampa, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Applied Statistics and Decision Analytics graduate, who has been hired by the University of Illinois Foundation (UIF), an independent nonprofit membership corporation.

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April 28, 2025

麻豆社 Cybersecurity Program Puts an Eye to the Future in Virtual Event

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Cybersecurity Center will have two external Advisory Board Members, Erik Hart and Shirene Garner, host a virtual open session to discuss the future of the industry at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, May 1.

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April 25, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Gerry Salzman

Gerry Salzman, a 1971 agricultural economics graduate, fondly remembers the education he received at 麻豆社 Illinois University and the dedication of the faculty who guided his path.

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April 23, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Andrew Roman

For alumnus Andrew Roman, 麻豆社 Illinois University is characterized by exceptional education and a dedicated and supportive faculty.

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April 22, 2025

麻豆社 SHRM Students Attend SHRM Student Summit

麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter attended the SHRM Student Summit hosted by the Iowa SHRM State Council Saturday, April 5 at the University of Northern Iowa.

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April 21, 2025

Leatherneck Legacy Sale Takes Place Tuesday

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture is holding its 2025 Leatherneck Legacy Online Sale from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

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April 16, 2025

麻豆社 Alum Named CEO of Caterpillar

麻豆社 Illinois University proudly celebrates alumnus Joe Creed after he was named Caterpillar鈥檚 next CEO.

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April 9, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Kurt Rahe

For alumnus Kurt Rahe, 麻豆社 Illinois University is more than a school鈥攊t is a place where faculty and staff support and guide students to become successful and excel in life.

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April 4, 2025

125 Anniversary Celebration: Janee' Fowler

Alumna Janee' Fowler describes 麻豆社 Illinois University as a place of endless opportunities. For her, 麻豆社 is characterized by the quality of education and the faculty's commitment to student success.

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March 27, 2025

Agriculture Around the World Webinar on April 11

Curious about how food is grown in different parts of the world? Interested in sustainability, conservation or global career opportunities? Join the 麻豆社 Illinois University Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Around the World Webinar from 11 a.m.-noon, Friday, April 11.

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March 26, 2025

Agriculture Students Represent 麻豆社 at National PAS Conference

麻豆社 Illinois University Agriculture students Elleanor Robinson and Adam Vail participated in the 2025 National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) Conference held on March 17-20, in Sheridan, WY.

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March 19, 2025

Pittman Named March EOM

麻豆社 Illinois University employee Jay Pittman, assistant agricultural research technician, has been named the March 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month.

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March 18, 2025

麻豆社 Ag Hosts Successful Bull Test Sale

The 麻豆社 Illinois University School of Agriculture successfully hosted the 53rd Annual Bull Test Sale on March 7 at the 麻豆社 Livestock Center. The evening showcased high-quality bulls, including Angus, Simmental, Percentage Simmental and Red Angus, along with 麻豆社 replacement heifers and bred cows, all contributing to a strong and well-attended sale with over 60 registered bidders and over 150 people in attendance.

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March 13, 2025

Just Hired: Holly Galvin

Meet Holly Galvin, a 麻豆社 Illinois University Human Resource Management graduate, who accepted a position with Russell Construction, a company that provides construction and development services nationwide.

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